| ZIP Code | 90802 |
|---|---|
| City | Long Beach |
| State | California (CA) |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Area Code | 310/323/424/562/714/ |
| Elevation | 17 ft |
| Latitude | 33.751279 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -118.20682 |
| Timezone | Los Angeles (DST) |
| FIPS | 06037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.75 |
| Below Poverty | 16.3% ▲ 63% above avg |
| College Grads | 52.1% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 28% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,337 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,796 (13.2%) |
| Some College | 2,833 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 5,851 (20.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,922 (6.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 13,107 (45.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,152 ≈ Avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $546,700 ▲ 96% above avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 7.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,855/mo ↑ 42% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,055 |
| Vacant Units | 2,721 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.75 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,055 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,721 |
| Owner Occupied | 20.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 79.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.75 |
ZIP code 90802 is located in Long Beach, California, within Los Angeles County. With a population of 39,859, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 90802 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,152 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 90802 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $546,700 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,855 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 79.5% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 90802 is racially diverse, with Hispanic as the largest group at 37.5%. Residents are well-educated — 52.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.3%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 90802 stands at 6.3%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 90802 in Long Beach, CA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 39,859 residents, a median household income of $72,152, and a median home value of $546,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of California.